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re: I dined at Dingo's
Posted on 9/13/09 at 4:47 pm to skygod123
Posted on 9/13/09 at 4:47 pm to skygod123
I ate there back in July and I agree the fish tacos were less than desirable...first of all when I saw it on the plate, my first thought was that it was chicken instead of fish. Then...cheese???? seriously??? and orange cheddar cheese at that. A fish taco should consist of beer battered FRIED fish...grilled fish is just not the same, a CORN tortilla and some kind of salsa or slaw...NO CHEESE!!!!! The mango salsa was okay but it was more like mango chunks with salsa juice rather than a true salsa. I don't know how I was supposed to fit those huge chunks of mango onto the actual taco.
Luckily my mom ordered the brie sandwich so I ended up eating half of that. The fish and cheese with flour tortilla were pretty much inedible.
My advice for them would be to focus...the menu seemed really schizophrenic. Which is why I wasn't surprised that the food was disappointing. If they would stick to the gourmet sandwich and burgers/sliders thing I think they'd have something. I don't think there's anything else like that in BR right now. I thought the prices were decent though.
Luckily my mom ordered the brie sandwich so I ended up eating half of that. The fish and cheese with flour tortilla were pretty much inedible.
My advice for them would be to focus...the menu seemed really schizophrenic. Which is why I wasn't surprised that the food was disappointing. If they would stick to the gourmet sandwich and burgers/sliders thing I think they'd have something. I don't think there's anything else like that in BR right now. I thought the prices were decent though.
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Posted on 9/13/09 at 5:58 pm to TigerInKaty
Fish tacos are not to be fried.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 6:26 pm to Panny Crickets
I agree - I would NEVER fry a piece of fish and find grilled fish to be exactly right for fish tacos.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 7:00 pm to TigerInKaty
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my first thought was that it was chicken instead of fish
This was my thought, as well. The I had tasted like it had been in a freezer for 2 years and was very chicken-like. The whole experience was bland and the owner guy was kind of obnoxious but some people were really enjoying the fact that the owner gave them attention. I think it made them feel special. I personally just wanted to enjoy good food with my lady.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 8:28 pm to CommanderHeavy
i didnt even bother with the fish tacos because i read the thread, but I do want to try some of their sandwiches and will probably go back.
i agree with whoever said that the menu is a little schizophrenic. with that being said, im still curious to try a few more things on their menu.
i agree with whoever said that the menu is a little schizophrenic. with that being said, im still curious to try a few more things on their menu.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 8:34 pm to Panny Crickets
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I dined at Dingo's
Fish tacos are not to be fried.
Then you've never had a Berryhill Fish taco....
Posted on 9/13/09 at 8:39 pm to TigerInKaty
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Then you've never had a Berryhill Fish taco....
Then you've never waited on people who like fried seafood
Posted on 9/13/09 at 8:46 pm to TigerInKaty
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NO CHEESE!!!!!
Correct. Fish tacos should never have any type of cheese. Seafood and cheese is a combination made in hell. I don't care if the fish is fried or grilled, but there should never be cheese on a seafood/fish taco.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:11 pm to liz18lsu
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Then you've never waited on people who like fried seafood
Nope I sure haven't....that's why I went to college....to avoid having to do that sort of work. I don't really like anything fried but living in Texas I've had a lot of fish tacos and the crunch from that thin layer of beer batter on the fish is what makes their fish taco the best. The only other thing they fry at Berryhill is the chips.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:12 pm to glassman
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Correct. Fish tacos should never have any type of cheese. Seafood and cheese is a combination made in hell. I don't care if the fish is fried or grilled, but there should never be cheese on a seafood/fish taco.
a little cotija cheese would probably be okay but definitely not thick shredded orange cheese
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:14 pm to TigerInKaty
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Nope I sure haven't....that's why I went to college....to avoid having to do that sort of work
As a woman who completely supports her own household and is an accountant I'm not sure the "that's why I went to college" phrasing is relevant. I did "that sort of work in college" & I am glad you didn't have to.
This post was edited on 9/13/09 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:16 pm to liz18lsu
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As a woman who completely supports her own household and is an accountant I'm not sure the "that's why I went to college" phrasing is relevant. I did "that sort of work in college" glad you didn't have to.
I did work my way through college....35-40hrs a week actually. I just did so at a pharmacy making $15/hour instead of waiting tables.
Now can we get back to the food?
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:17 pm to Panny Crickets
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Fish tacos are not to be fried.
so the Mexicans down south of San Diego that popularized the fish taco are doing it all wrong? the traditional method is a fried piece of fish.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:18 pm to TigerInKaty
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I did work my way through college....35-40hrs a week actually. I just did so at a pharmacy making $15/hour instead of waiting tables.
which, of course, is chump change for a good waiter or bartending gig.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:19 pm to TigerInKaty
You brought it up but sure - I waited tables
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:19 pm to el tigre
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so the Mexicans down south of San Diego that popularized the fish taco are doing it all wrong? the traditional method is a fried piece of fish
No shite. I don't think many people have ever had a real fish taco. Fried is the method of choice. But, I swear to god if there is any cheese invloved I will throw it down the sewer.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:22 pm to glassman
Glass, disagree, fried feels like you don't want the true taste of the fish to come out...
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:24 pm to el tigre
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did work my way through college....35-40hrs a week actually. I just did so at a pharmacy making $15/hour instead of waiting tables.
which, of course, is chump change for a good waiter or bartending gig.
Then I guess none of my friends were very good waiters.....
they did work at Joe's Crab Shack though so I guess there weren't many big tippers hitting up the JCS. But thanks for backing me up on the fried vs. grilled. You have to have the crunch of the fried fish.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:25 pm to liz18lsu
liz, have you had the fried ones in the Baja or southern Cali?
it's a different texture than the fried ones i had in BR or NOLA. they are also garnished very simply and freshly so it's not heavy tasting. The fish still comes through.
it's a different texture than the fried ones i had in BR or NOLA. they are also garnished very simply and freshly so it's not heavy tasting. The fish still comes through.
Posted on 9/13/09 at 9:26 pm to TigerInKaty
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You have to have the crunch of the fried fish.
true. unfortunately a lot of folks now serve awful soggy fried versions, but done properly it's amazing.
not to say i don't like grilled ones, i do.
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